Description

Purpose

Assist in supervision of water/wastewater, including focus on water distribution, collecting, and treatment, as well as wastewater management.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.

• Position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship. May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist senior management, when necessary, with business development activities for current and prospective clients. 

• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements. 

• Act as advisor to engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. 

Do the Work

• Manage and oversee all teams and project in the business unit, including those focused on water distribution, wastewater collection and the treatment of drinking water, and wastewater management, to ensure that the work is executed on time, on budget, and in accordance with the client’s requirements and company policies and procedures. 

• Assist, as needed, in identifying new opportunities and developing new business with current and prospective clients. 

• Assist, as needed, with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients. 

• Assist with and lead project execution as needed. 

• Assist in the training, mentoring, development, and supervision of engineering staff. 

• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. 

• Help to develop and evaluate standardized criteria for project plans. 

• Participate as needed in proposal development. 

• Serve as liaison with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects. 

• Research and collect outstanding monies due from clients. 

• Keep current on engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods when necessary. 

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate…

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  

• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

• Focus on improving return on investment.

• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline required.  

• Master's degree in civil engineering or related discipline preferred.  

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.  

• Minimum of ten (10) years of engineering experience in water and wastewater treatment to include project management; staff supervision, development, and mentoring; and client relationships.  

• Experience with governmental agencies.  

• Demonstrated experience in successful management of financial, marketing, human resources, and operations aspects of an engineering business unit.  

• Ability to travel domestically.  

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)